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2026 World Cup Projected Bracket: It’s Opening Up for the USMNT

With only one round of group stage games remaining, Mauricio Pochettino’s side could be in line for a relatively inviting run to the quarterfinals.

Sports Illustrated

Messi and Mbappe romping through World Cup with dazzling display of history-making goals

Football titans Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are electrifying the World Cup with record-breaking performances. Messi, defying age, has netted five goals, while Mbappe continues his impressive scoring streak. Their dazzling displays are captivating fans globally, with both stars leading their teams towards the knockout stages. Norway's Erling Haaland is…

The Economic Times

40 drown, Eiffel Tower closes, nuclear plant shut: France at centre of Europe's heatwave crisis

At least 40 people have drowned in France over the past five days as a punishing heatwave grips much of Europe, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Tuesday. Most victims were young people swimming in unsupervised areas.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Who won yesterday matches? Check key highlights of June 23 battles

Football fans witnessed a spectacular June 23rd with Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo setting new records. Mbappe's brace secured France's win, while Ronaldo became the first to score in six World Cups, netting twice for Portugal. Erling Haaland's double propelled Norway into the knockout stage. Algeria kept their hopes alive…

The Economic Times

Airbus to inspect 16 A380s after cracks found on plane wings

TOULOUSE (FRANCE) - Airbus on Tuesday said it would inspect 16 A380 planes, five of them immediately, after cracks were found in a key wing component on aircraft used by the Emirates and Qantas airlines.

Bangkok Post

Didier Deschamps to miss France-Norway World Cup clash after mother’s death

Les Bleus manager has returned to France after receiving news on Tuesday

Evening Standard

Europe wilts under record heat as AC sales soar

PARIS (FRANCE) - Europe braced Wednesday for another day of an unprecedented heatwave that has smashed records in many countries and sent air conditioner sales zooming in a continent unused and ill-equipped to handle searing heat.

Bangkok Post

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French Resistance hero and historian Marc Bloch enters France's Pantheon

French Resistance fighter and pioneering historian Marc Bloch entered France's Pantheon on Tuesday, becoming the first historian to receive one of the nation's highest honours. The ceremony comes amid renewed political debate over his anti-nationalist legacy less than a year before France's presidential election.

France 24

Morning Mail: bird flu risk to 150 native species, France roasts in heatwave, Ronaldo record

Federal government analysis points to ‘very high risk’ to unique wildlife; 40 people have drowned in France as high temperatures hit Europe

The Guardian - AU

Didier Deschamps to miss World Cup decider versus Norway due to family reasons

The France manager has sadly had to leave North America to return home

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Deschamps to miss France's final group match against Norway after mother's death

France coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group match against Norway after returning home following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation said on Tuesday. Assistant Guy Stephan will take charge as France, already through to the last 32, seek top spot in Group…

France 24

Will England vs Ghana suffer storm delays like France and Iraq game?

The World Cup saw a massive delay in the France vs Iraq game, and there's likely to be a storm for the next England match, too

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi becomes all-time leading scorer; Mbappe, Haaland respond with braces

Football legends Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe etched their names in World Cup history on Monday. Messi became the tournament's all-time leading scorer with 18 goals, while Mbappe surged into a tie for second. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland continued his impressive scoring streak, helping Norway advance. This day marked a significant…

The Economic Times

The Louvre and Eiffel Tower close early as heatwave bakes France

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France 24

Air conditioning for all? France divided over response to record-breaking heatwave

The heat is on. Enough to make Parisians take the plunge into the once notoriously polluted Canal Saint Martin. France this Tuesday awakening from its hottest night on record, enough to test the tempers of city dwellers as they sizzle under the zinc roofs of top floor apartments built for…

Sports Illustrated

‘David Asks Me’—Kylian Mbappe Hints at Future MLS Move, Reveals Beckham Talks

The Frenchman’s currently lighting up the World Cup for France, challenging Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland for the Golden Boot.

International Business Times UK

Europe's Record Heatwave Turns Deadly as People Jump Into Rivers to Escape the Scorching Heat

Europe's record heatwave pushes temperatures above 45°C as rivers become deadly escape routes, with dozens of drownings reported across France, Germany, Spain, and Italy.

The Guardian - UK

‘Decisive’ Dembélé joins party but could group dominance hurt France?

Norway will provide a tougher test for two-time world champions – and they are going to need it before knockouts

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The Independent UK

Manslaughter investigation after toddlers die in car during France heatwave

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The Times of India

Deadly heat grips France as crowds flock to water, drowning toll mounts to 40

The prolonged spell of extreme heat has disrupted daily life across the country. Schools, rail services and sporting events continue to face challenges, particularly in a nation where air conditioning is not widely used. Scientists have repeatedly linked the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events to human-driven climate…

The Independent UK

France records its hottest day ever after spate of heatwave deaths

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The Economic Times

Scorching heat shuts Paris' Eiffel Tower and Louvre museum early as France swelters

A severe heatwave in France has forced some of Paris’s most popular tourist attractions, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum, to shorten operating hours as temperatures soar across the country.

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: At least 40 people drown in France as Europe swelters in heatwave

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France 24

Extreme heat forces early closure of Paris tourist attractions

A severe heatwave gripping France on Tuesday forced the early closure of the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum, two of Paris's most visited tourist attractions, as authorities grappled with soaring temperatures that have disrupted daily life across the country.

Euronews

Versailles unveils gallery for 250th anniversary of US independence

Opening on Saturday 4 July, this gallery brings together paintings, sculptures and portraits from the château’s collections to spotlight the political, diplomatic and military figures of independence.

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